Julian Corkle is a Filthy Liar. D. Connell J.

We have some lovely jersey silks over here.’

      He pointed to a shelf with bolts of soft David Bowie leotard material. I’d recently discovered David Bowie and decided he was the most beautiful man in the world. The jersey silk had a silvery gloss on one side. Mum coughed.

      ‘Julian, let’s not get your father started.’

      ‘But, Mum, it’s just right. David Bowie’s a big fan of this stuff and he’s famous. He’s got a feature in Celebrity Glitter.’ I knew she was right, of course. My father would have a fit.

      Des must’ve seen a bit of this in his fabric department.